Minor Hotels Unveils Nationwide Culinary Journey Celebrating Regional Italian Heritage from Venice to the Amalfi Coast

(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has introduced a curated gastronomic programme across its Italian properties, guiding guests through regional culinary traditions from Venice and Florence to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Featuring restaurants led by acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred concepts, the initiative highlights local ingredients, seasonal menus, and interpretations of Italian heritage that reflect the cultural diversity of each destination. By combining historic settings, contemporary techniques, and location-driven storytelling, the programme positions cuisine as a central element of the travel experience while celebrating Italy’s recognised culinary legacy.

(PRESS RELEASE) ITALY, 2026-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels is inviting travellers to explore Italy through a curated culinary journey that spans from Venice to the Amalfi Coast, celebrating the regional traditions and enduring flavours that define the country’s gastronomic identity. Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Italian cuisine is presented not simply as a collection of dishes, but as a cultural expression shaped by geography, history, and local craftsmanship. Across Minor Hotels’ Italian properties, this heritage is translated into immersive dining experiences that reflect the character of each destination.

The journey begins in Venice, where Da Lorenzo – Al Giardino Segreto by Paulo Airaudo, located within NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi, offers an intimate interpretation of Venetian culinary tradition. Set in a historic 17th-century palace overlooking one of the city’s oldest private gardens, the restaurant presents contemporary Italian cuisine infused with international influences under the direction of Michelin-starred Chef Paulo Airaudo. Seasonal tasting menus reinterpret local heritage through refined technique and creative expression.

In Florence, the experience continues at Terrae Restaurant inside Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel. Led by Michelin-starred Chef Patronne Iside De Cesare alongside Resident Chef Salvatore Canargiu, the restaurant highlights Tuscan culinary roots through dishes that combine craftsmanship, sustainability, and local sourcing. Fresh pasta takes centre stage, linking tradition to innovation as menus evolve throughout the year to reflect seasonal ingredients and regional authenticity.

Rome offers multiple perspectives on Italian gastronomy. At INEO Restaurant in Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, Executive Chef Heros De Agostinis presents a Michelin-starred dining concept shaped by what he describes as creative métissage—a dialogue between Italian culinary heritage and global inspiration. With a limited number of seats and a strong focus on detail, the restaurant delivers an intimate fine-dining environment complemented by curated tasting experiences and a distinctive bread programme.

Also in Rome, Oro Bistrot Restaurant by Sicilian chef Natale Giunta at NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali reimagines Italian tradition through a contemporary lens, highlighting premium seasonal ingredients in a rooftop setting overlooking the Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II and the Roman Forum. In the Prati district, Antéla Restaurant at NH Collection Roma Centro blends gastronomy and mixology within a garden setting, pairing inventive cuisine with a carefully selected wine list and cocktails inspired by classical Latin themes.

The culinary voyage concludes along the Amalfi Coast at Dei Cappuccini, the signature restaurant of Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel. Housed within a restored 13th-century Capuchin convent perched above the Mediterranean, the restaurant offers a refined interpretation of southern Italian cuisine, combining local ingredients and regional recipes with contemporary elegance. Panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea provide a dramatic backdrop for dining experiences that connect landscape, history, and flavour.

Through this multi-destination concept, Minor Hotels aims to create a narrative of Italy told through cuisine, where each property reflects the distinct traditions of its region while delivering a cohesive, elevated hospitality experience.

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 640* hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its hotel brands including Anantara, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, Colbert Collection, NH, Oaks, and iStay, as well as a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences, and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.

Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.

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*Property count includes operating properties as well as committed developments through ownership, joint ventures, signed leases and management agreements.

Contact details

Luis Hernandez Vara
Director of PR & Communications
Minor Hotels – Southern Europe
l.hernandezvara@minor-hotels.com
+34 91 451 9718

Daria Triolo
PR Director, Luxury Hotels – Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
d.triolo@anantara-hotels.com

Andrea Granja
Director of Public Relations & Communication
a.granja@minor-hotels.com
+351 962 186 891

SOURCE: Minor Hotels